Question 1

Stereotypic behavior and self-stimulation in individuals with ASD is well understood and extremely helpful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Describe the medical treatment approach for people with autism.

Accepted Answer

The use of medication is not to cure autism but to alleviate or eliminate symptoms.

Question 3

As a member of Sven's IEP team, you would recommend that the IEP for a student with autism should have as its central component

Accepted Answer

A)  math instruction. 
B)  communication skills. 
C)  social skills. 
D)  communication and social skills. 
A)  math instruction. 
B)  communication skills. 
C)  social skills. 
D)  communication and social skills. D

Question 4

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) includes autism as a category of disability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe three major approaches to the treatment of autism and provide an example of each approach.

Accepted Answer

Educational Interventions: A wide variet

Question 6

Josh has begun to exhibit deficiencies in language, interpersonal skills, affective behavior, and intellectual functioning. Most of his symptoms were evident before he was three, and his parents report an increased amount of self- stimulating behavior. It is likely that Josh has been diagnosed as having

Accepted Answer

A)  Down Syndrome. 
B)  intellectual disabilities. 
C)  Autism. 
D)  TBI. 
A)  Down Syndrome. 
B)  intellectual disabilities. 
C)  Autism. 
D)  TBI.

Question 7

Social skill interventions are critical to teach to students with ASD because

Accepted Answer

A)  it is necessary for an accurate diagnosis of the student. 
B)  these students are likely targets for bullying. 
C)  technology assistance is not recommended. 
D)  positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) aims to increase barriers for children. 
A)  it is necessary for an accurate diagnosis of the student. 
B)  these students are likely targets for bullying. 
C)  technology assistance is not recommended. 
D)  positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) aims to increase barriers for children.

Question 8

The IDEA definition of autism employs .

Accepted Answer

A)  significant disability affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interactions 
B)  a serious emotional disturbance 
C)  desire for change in daily routines 
D)  codependency 
A)  significant disability affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interactions 
B)  a serious emotional disturbance 
C)  desire for change in daily routines 
D)  codependency

Question 9

List the four steps to offer structure in providing positive and creative educational services for children with ASD.

Accepted Answer

1) List the student's strengths, interes

Question 10

Assessment of students with ASD can be best achieved through collaboration with multiple disciplines. Discuss professionals and skills areas that should be involved.

Accepted Answer

Because of the wide variation of charact

Question 11

Self-stimulation is a behavior associated with autism. Which statement best describes this characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-stimulation consistently appears in people with autism. 
B)  Self-stimulatory behavior only appears in individuals with autism who are lower functioning. 
C)  Self-stimulation can become self-injurious. 
D)  Self-stimulation keeps individuals with autism busy and out of trouble. 
A)  Self-stimulation consistently appears in people with autism. 
B)  Self-stimulatory behavior only appears in individuals with autism who are lower functioning. 
C)  Self-stimulation can become self-injurious. 
D)  Self-stimulation keeps individuals with autism busy and out of trouble.

Question 12

A hallmark feature of individuals with ASD is persistent deficits in social skills involving communication and interactions with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Behavioral interventions require which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  An accurate diagnosis of the student 
B)  A focus on enhancing appropriate behaviors and reducing maladaptive behaviors 
C)  Knowledge of the underlying causation 
D)  A genotypic description of the student 
A)  An accurate diagnosis of the student 
B)  A focus on enhancing appropriate behaviors and reducing maladaptive behaviors 
C)  Knowledge of the underlying causation 
D)  A genotypic description of the student

Question 14

Describe the behavioral treatment approach for people with autism.

Accepted Answer

Interventions are undertaken w

Question 15

Hristo is a student with autism who is having great difficulty with routines at home and school. One method that research has shown to be effective in helping Hristo with transitions is

Accepted Answer

A)  nothing. Hristo will get used to the transition. 
B)  structured visual cues. 
C)  unstructured verbal and visual cues. 
D)  auditory stimulation. 
A)  nothing. Hristo will get used to the transition. 
B)  structured visual cues. 
C)  unstructured verbal and visual cues. 
D)  auditory stimulation.

Question 16

The ratio of males to females with autism is as high as

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 2. 
B)  5 to 1. 
C)  2 to 1. 
D)  10 to 1. 
A)  10 to 2. 
B)  5 to 1. 
C)  2 to 1. 
D)  10 to 1.

Question 17

Describe the positive behavior intervention and support strategy for people with ASD.

Accepted Answer

Interventions aim to analyze the functio

Question 18

Teachers can promote successful educational interventions for students with autism by

Accepted Answer

A)  selecting the appropriate evidence-based practices. 
B)  teaching students by using slang, idioms, and sarcasm. 
C)  using abstract ideas in instruction. 
D)  focusing instruction on the remediation of weak skills areas. 
A)  selecting the appropriate evidence-based practices. 
B)  teaching students by using slang, idioms, and sarcasm. 
C)  using abstract ideas in instruction. 
D)  focusing instruction on the remediation of weak skills areas.

Question 19

The psychodynamic theory implicates as causal factors in autism.

Accepted Answer

A)  genetics 
B)  diet 
C)  human interactions 
D)  neurological imbalances 
A)  genetics 
B)  diet 
C)  human interactions 
D)  neurological imbalances

Question 20

Which of the following characteristics may suggest to parents that their child has ASD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intense need for physical contact 
B)  Unusual stereotypical speech, such as echolalia 
C)  Rigid when held 
D)  Excessive random crying 
A)  Intense need for physical contact 
B)  Unusual stereotypical speech, such as echolalia 
C)  Rigid when held 
D)  Excessive random crying

Stereotypic behavior and self-stimulation in individuals with ASD is well understood and extremely helpful.

Describe the medical treatment approach for people with autism.

As a member of Sven's IEP team, you would recommend that the IEP for a student with autism should have as its central component

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) includes autism as a category of disability.

Describe three major approaches to the treatment of autism and provide an example of each approach.

Social skill interventions are critical to teach to students with ASD because

The IDEA definition of autism employs .

List the four steps to offer structure in providing positive and creative educational services for children with ASD.

Assessment of students with ASD can be best achieved through collaboration with multiple disciplines. Discuss professionals and skills areas that should be involved.

Self-stimulation is a behavior associated with autism. Which statement best describes this characteristic?

A hallmark feature of individuals with ASD is persistent deficits in social skills involving communication and interactions with others.

Behavioral interventions require which of the following conditions?

Describe the behavioral treatment approach for people with autism.

Hristo is a student with autism who is having great difficulty with routines at home and school. One method that research has shown to be effective in helping Hristo with transitions is

The ratio of males to females with autism is as high as

Describe the positive behavior intervention and support strategy for people with ASD.

Teachers can promote successful educational interventions for students with autism by

The psychodynamic theory implicates as causal factors in autism.

Which of the following characteristics may suggest to parents that their child has ASD?

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Stereotypic behavior and self-stimulation in individuals with ASD is well understood and extremely helpful.

Describe the medical treatment approach for people with autism.

As a member of Sven's IEP team, you would recommend that the IEP for a student with autism should have as its central component

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) includes autism as a category of disability.

Describe three major approaches to the treatment of autism and provide an example of each approach.

Social skill interventions are critical to teach to students with ASD because

The IDEA definition of autism employs .

List the four steps to offer structure in providing positive and creative educational services for children with ASD.

Assessment of students with ASD can be best achieved through collaboration with multiple disciplines. Discuss professionals and skills areas that should be involved.

Self-stimulation is a behavior associated with autism. Which statement best describes this characteristic?

A hallmark feature of individuals with ASD is persistent deficits in social skills involving communication and interactions with others.

Behavioral interventions require which of the following conditions?

Describe the behavioral treatment approach for people with autism.

Hristo is a student with autism who is having great difficulty with routines at home and school. One method that research has shown to be effective in helping Hristo with transitions is

The ratio of males to females with autism is as high as

Describe the positive behavior intervention and support strategy for people with ASD.

Teachers can promote successful educational interventions for students with autism by

The psychodynamic theory implicates as causal factors in autism.

Which of the following characteristics may suggest to parents that their child has ASD?

Understanding Exceptionalities in the 21st Century

Inclusion and Multidisciplinary Collaboration in the Early Childhood and Elementary School Years

Education for All

Secondary Education and Transition Planning

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

Exceptionalities and Families

Learning Disabilities

Emotionalbehavioral Disorders

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Communication Disorders

Severe and Multiple Disabilities

Sensory Disabilities: Hearing and Vision Loss

Physical Disabilities and Other Health Disorders

Gifted, Creative, and Talented

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